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Amongst some of the best healthcare systems in the world, are the healthcare systems of Australia and England. According to The World Health Organisation, a health system is “all the activities whose primary purpose is to promote, restore and/or maintain health” (World Health Organisation, 2000). The WHO also states that a good health system is one that “delivers quality services to all people, when and where they need them” (World Health Organisation, 2000).
Both Australia and England operate with universal healthcare. This means that everyone has access to appropriate health services without enduring financial hardship, irrespective of socio-economic status (World Health Organisation, 2017). The objective of universal healthcare
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This system is a single-payer model and is funded primarily from general taxation revenue with a small contribution from an employment-related payroll tax. Healthcare is provided and financed by the government with citizens contributing to the provision of health services through direct taxes on income and profits, indirect taxes on the sale of goods and services, and import duties.
The NHS provides most treatments for free at the point of use, but often there are long waiting times for non-urgent health matters. This can then be covered by private health insurance, which may help avoid the waiting lines and the problem of the limited availability of specialists (The Emigration Group, 2016).
Some of the services that the NHS covers include doctor visits, surgical procedures, consumables such as medications and bandages, x-rays, CT or MRI scans or other diagnostic services (The Emigration Group, 2016). Hospital inpatient and outpatient services are also free, as well as both medical and mental health services. Unlike the NHS, Australia’s Medicare doesn’t cover ambulance, dental care or most optical treatment, which instead, is payed through other private insurance or covered by the
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Carers of people living with dementia, or anybody who simply wants to know more can also use the Helpline. Between the hours of 9.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday, the Helpline can be reached by phone, email, or an online chat. A message service is also available, to record calls made outside of operating hours. Calls will be returned on the next working day.
The Helpline provides a first point of contact for understanding and support for people with dementia, as well as their family and carers. It offers practical information and advice, up-to-date written material about dementia, information about other services and details of the full range of services provided by Dementia Australia (Dementia Australia, 2017).
Despite having all these resources, it has been found that the organisation Dementia Australia hasn’t had much of an impact on Australia’s health thus far. During September 2017 an online survey was conducted, revealing that more than 80% of Australians did not know that dementia is the second leading cause of death in the country (Aged Care Guide, 2017). The survey also showed that 40% of the population was also unaware that dementia is not a part of healthy
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The health care system in Canada today is a combination of sources which depends on the services and the person being treated. 97% of Canadians are covered by Medicare which covers hospital and physician services. Medicare is funded at a governmental and provincial level. People of First Nation and Inuit descent are covered by the federal government. Members of the armed forces, veterans, and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police are also covered by the federal government. Several services such as dental care, residential care, and pharmaceutical are not covered. The 13 provinces have different approaches to health care; therefore, it is often said that Canada has 13 healthcare systems (Johnson & Stoskopf, 2010). The access to advanced medical technology and treatment, the cost of healthcare, and the overall health of Canadians fares well in comparison with other countries such as the United States.
Universal health care refers to any system of health care managed by the government. The health care system may cover different programs including government run hospitals and health organizations and programs targeted at providing health care. Many developed countries such as Canada and United Kingdom have embraced universal health care with the United States being the only exception. The present U.S health care system has often been considered inefficient in terms of cost control as millions of Americans remain uncovered. This has made it the subject of a heated debate characterized by people who argue that the country requires a kind of socialized system that will permit increased government participation. Others have tended to support privatized health care, or a combined model of private and universal health care that will permit private companies to offer health care for a specific fee. Universal healthcare has numerous advantages that remain hidden from society. First, the federal government can apply economies of scale in managing health facilities which would reduce health care expenses. Second, all unnecessary expenses would be eliminated by requiring all states to bring together all the insurance companies into a single entity whose mandate would be to provide health insurance to all people. Lastly, increased government participation will guarantee quality care, improve access to medical services and address critical problems relating to market failure.
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“Health is the state of complete physical, mental, social and intellectual well-beings not merely an absence of disease”(WHO,1998).Good health is essential in life as people’s career will be affected if they fall ill.. In the developed countries like Australia, People who are not involved in the healthy lifestyle are suffering from a range of health disorders like overweight, high blood pressure, obese, heart diseases, obesity, diabetes, high cholesterol, kidney problems, liver disorders and so many. To overcome these health issues Australian government introduced health care system. This essay will firstly, discuss the Australian health care system and secondly, compare Australia with other countries around the world in relation to different consideration on health.
Dementia is the loss of a person’s mental skills from their daily routines. The symptoms of dementia could easily be over looked, they include forgetting things, daily routines are hard to complete, misplacing things, depression, aggravation and aggression, emotion are high, even feeling like someone is a threat to their life (Web MD,2012). Caring for someone with dementia can be difficult if with resources like healthcare, living facilities, nursing homes and medicine is involved, but sometimes healthcare and facilities do not provide the proper care. This disease is very common in the elderly community past the age of sixty-five. Finding out that a loved
Dementia is a significant health issue in Australia (Australian Institute of Health and Welfare 2012) (AIHW 2012). Whilst Dementia primarily affects older members of the community, it can also affect young people and has a significant influence on overall health and quality of life (AIHW 2012). The type of Dementia is a determinant in the severity and development of symptoms in individuals (Department of Health 2013) (DoH, 2013). The gradual, progressive and irreversible nature of Dementia has a considerable social and physical impact not only on the individual, but also on family and friends.
Dementia is common among a large population of elderly people. The disease affects not only the individual diagnosed, but also the caregivers that work towards making their life comfortable in the end. Understanding and learning about the disease is crucial in helping those that experience or live with someone who has dementia. The services and support that are currently in affect for elderly people with dementia and the caregivers is poor, and ineffective because of the lack of research and information on the topic.
In a universal health care system, the quality of care does not match that of a managed care system because because patients do not have as much say in their health care, wait times are longer versus a managed care, the actual care maybe viewed as less optimal, and doctors may not able to handle the stress of such a system. A universal health care system adds a political side to any type of medical decision because th...
Dementia is classified in three stages. In each stage there are various things caregivers and family members can do to improve the life of their demented loved one. Throughout all three stages of dementia it is important for family members to keep in touch with their loved one. This will make the demented patient feel a sense of belonging and importance. Patients may also benefit from stories, pictures, trinkets, and documents that remind them of the
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Finally, communication, an important Activity of Daily Living (ADL) is explored and patient/carer advice is presented so as to maintain good health conditions in the patient. Analysis of Dementia According to Miller, 2009, dementia is the most accurate expression which illustrates the development of cognitive impairment. It exemplifies the diverse brain anarchies which ultimately lead to severe brain dysfunction (Alzheimer Australia, 2011). Dementia is the leading cause of disability in older adults in Australia, accounting for 17 percent of the cases (Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, 2004). Alzheimer’s disease (AD), Vascular Dementia (VD), Frontotemporal Dementia (FD) and Dementia with Lewy Bodies (DLB) are the well-known forms of this disease.
Universal Healthcare by definition means healthcare for all. That would also mean that an insured persons rates would not be increased to cover the uninsured. Universal Healthcare is moral and just obligation. By promoting the health of our citizens we then promote our infrastructure as well.
There is a 5 million estimate of the carers in the UK and figures are foreseen to upscale for the next 40 years to 9 million (O’ Dowd, 2007). With this high number of carers, for whom the carers can ask for support during times when difficulty arises in relation with taking care of people with dementia.